Hey everyone, today I am going to be focusing on correctly responding to doubts and questions. A couple days ago a recent convert to the church has decided he is no longer interested because he can't believe the spirit would inspire Nephi to kill Laban.
If it hasn't happened already, there will come a time when your faith will be challenged by something you read, something you hear, something you think about. Remember the purpose of trials. Trials are here to make us stronger. And every question or doubt will make us stronger if we react appropriately.
The appropriate response is to remember the spiritual experiences you have felt and are hopefully written down somewhere to give you a boost when you're down. Then you need to research your questions. The gospel library has an incredible amount of answers to your questions. But never discount the power of prayer in your search for answers. You may receive personal revelation, direction to find answers, or other ways to help you out.
The truth is the gospel answers every question anyone will ever have. Some of these answers we do not know yet but many of them we do! And there are talks and more talks about them.
This practice will keep your joy at maximum capacity whether or not you're having questions.
Other than that, I've been doing really well. I'm getting more and more comfortable with being a missionary. I'm really trying to be bold with my message to others. Many times people will see us and turn away but if we get them talking they will realize that our message makes a lot of sense! It's kinda funny.
I hope you all are doing great, feel free to ask me any questions!
- Elder Dahl
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